Cross the Line (Patterson novel)

Cross the Line
AuthorJames Patterson
LanguageEnglish
GenreThriller, mystery, suspense
PublisherLittle, Brown and Company
Publication date
November 21, 2016
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback, paperback), e-book, audiobook
Pages432
ISBN9780316407168

Cross the Line is the 24th installment in the popular Alex Cross series by James Patterson. The novel, set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C., dives into a series of intense events triggered by the death of a high-profile police official, prompting a citywide crisis. Cross the Line is a crime thriller that combines elements of suspense and action, while also exploring themes related to justice, morality, and the psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior. Patterson structures the novel to maintain a pace that keeps the reader engaged, with the narrative unfolding from multiple perspectives, adding depth to the characters and the storyline.